Morobe Rural LLG

Today, they have to paddle several kilometres out into the open sea in their dugouts – even at night – to catch just enough to feed their families.

The Integrated Mangrove Rehabilitation & Fish Mariculture Project has been initiated by Rural Development Officer, Joyce Anne Zamunu, to address food security, malnutrition, climate change and local economic growth concerns in the Morobe Rural LLG.

Zamunu said the proposed mariculture project seeks to integrate cage fish farming with mangrove rehabilitation in Zigori Village.

Morobe Rural LLG reserve constable, Norman Jethro, said the incident adds on to an already growing pile of unresolved cases due to lack of police presence.

The reservist and a village court magistrate are struggling to deal with major crimes within the ward, especially the recent killing of the mentally ill youth.

Jethro reported that the young man suffered episodes of aggression after prolonged substance abuse.